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Maryland Weather: Alert Day for intense heat on Wednesday
BALTIMORE -- Summertime returns in full force on Wednesday, bringing significant heat across the region. A WJZ First Alert Weather Day has been issued due to the expected extreme heat.Overnight, mostly clear skies and humid conditions are expected, with low temperatures falling into the 60s and 70s. On Wednesday, partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies will prevail, and temperatures are forecasted to soar well into the 90s during the afternoon. Some areas may even reach 100 degrees. Heat index values will likely exceed 100 degrees in many locations, peaking at 105 to 107 degrees during the hottest part of the...
Montgomery County Teen Among Those Charged in Connection With Illegal “Takeover” Exhibition Driving Events
Jamal Mayo, 19, of Silver Spring, is among those charged following a crackdown on unlawful exhibition driving events by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force. Mayo has been charged with with disorderly conduct, riot, and illegal fireworks possession. Per the Maryland State Police: “Additional people have been identified and charged...
Maryland parents could have the option to stop children from repeating third grade
Third-graders struggling to read won’t necessarily be held back, according to an updated draft literacy policy from the Maryland State Board of Education. The policy initially mandated that students unable to read at grade level would repeat the third grade, but the revised version allows families to seek a waiver that would permit their students to move into the fourth grade. As part of the ...
Pinnacle Hospitality Group hopes to build hotel on Cambridge Harbor
CAMBRIDGE — Less than a week after the city and Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. settled a lawsuit regarding the ability to transfer certain land, members of the CWDI Board of Directors sat in the front row of an Aug. 26 Cambridge City Council meeting. With them: a hotel developer interested in building a hotel on Cambridge Harbor, the project led by CWDI to develop Cambridge’s waterfront. The first half of...
Road Closures to Begin in Laurel for Cross Road Pipe Replacements
LAUREL, DE - Road closures are set to begin in Sussex County next week for the replacement of cross road pipes. The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that cross road pipe replacements will close Taylor Mill Road between Fire Tower Road and W. Elliots Dam Road starting Thursday, September 5th through Friday, September 13th.
Maryland woman, a Rice University student, found shot to death in her dorm, police say
A Maryland woman was found shot and killed inside her dorm room on Monday at Rice University in Houston, Texas, along with a gunman who is believed to have killed her and then taken his own life, according to police. Rice University Police Chief Clemente Rodriguez said Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a junior at Rice, was found dead in the dorms around 4:30 p.m. Central time during a welfare check after her family said they hadn't heard from her.Police said Avila also didn't show up to one of her classes on the first day of the semester.Police Chief Clemente Rodriguez...
Shooting incident under investigation in Salisbury
SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury Police are investigating a shooting that left two injured Monday evening. We’re told the incident happened at around 9:15 p.m. in the 600 block of Light Street. Police say there were two victims, both adult men. One was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, while the other was treated for critical injuries and is listed in stable condition.
Salisbury University sees second-largest incoming class in school history
SALISBURY, Md. – Monday marked the start of classes for a number of local colleges, including Salisbury University. Schools across the country have been feeling the effects of federal financial aid backups for potential students. But Salisbury University officials say that they were able to manage the financial aid...
Cambridge flood mitigation phase one plan kicks off with community meeting
Cambridge residents concerned about stemming the increasing tide of flooding packed Dorchester County Public Library meeting room Wednesday, August 21. Hosted by Make Cambridge Resilient Project Manager Larry Smith, the community meeting to kick-off the Flood Mitigation Phase I Design featured Coastal Engineer Anna Johnson and Senior Project Manager Megan Barniea of Bayland Consultants and Designers, the City's chosen contractor.
IMPROPERLY DISCARDED SMOKING MATERIALS BELIEVED TO BE THE CAUSE OF MINOR TALBOT COUNTY FIRE
Talbot County, MD-A minor house fire was reported in the 29000 block of Golton Drive in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland, on August 25, 2024. A neighbor discovered the fire, with damage estimated at $500, the following morning. The two-story, split foyer, single-family dwelling was confirmed as the location of the...
POCOMOKE CITY: Council zoning debate halts developer’s request
Amid concerns over spot zoning, a motion for a rezoning request by local developers died at the Pocomoke City council meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, when a motion did not receive a proper second. Mayor Todd J. Nock and Council member Diane Downing were not in attendance. Monda Marsh, first...
Cecil County Council Enacts Key Resolutions for Community Projects
ELKTON, MD — The Cecil County Council, during its legislative session on August 20, 2024, enacted significant resolutions aimed at enhancing county services and infrastructure. Resolution 36-2024 confirmed the reappointment of Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency, Inc. as the designated electrical inspection agencies for the county. Their term is set to expire on July 31, 2025, ensuring continuity in electrical safety standards.
Previewing the Baltimore Orioles’ final month
The Yankees finally have something resembling breathing room over the Baltimore Orioles, with a two-game lead in the AL East heading into play Tuesday. That lead actually means a great deal, with the Yankees boasting the best World Series odds in baseball and a 74 percent chance of winning the division per FanGraphs.
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